Harvest Hills Baptist Church Sermons

Pastor Shirk develops five principles about marriage found in Genesis 2 when God institutes marriage. 

The argument is often made that authority in the home only exists because of sin. Pastor Shirk takes a look at how Adam and Eve related to one another before the Fall into sin to see if this is so. 

Pastor Shirk takes the example of Barnabas and shows us how he assimilated Saul of Tarsus into the life of the church. 

Christianity has been divided over the roles of men and women in the church and the home for years. Pastor Shirk delves into an overview of the biblical teaching on roles in the home and in the church. 

The story of John Newton and Saul of Tarsus have a lot of parallels, but chiefest among them is the radical transformation that God accomplished in their lives. 

A key aspect of being an adult is knowing how to set priorities in life and knowing which one's win out when there is a conflict. Pastor Shirk continues his series on the home, marriage, relationships and the family. 

Pastor Shirk preaches on the topic of Baptism from the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch. 

Pastor Shirk asks why is it that we want to see God do great things. Are we being like Simon and trying to manipulate God to further our goals or are we seeking the glory of God? 

In this final sermon on the Seven Churches of Revelations, Pastor Shirk shows that the Church of Laodicea was disgusting to Jesus because of their self-dependence and self-sufficiency. 

Pastor Shirk highlights four principles of forgiveness from the example of Stephen and Jesus Christ in Acts 7. 

The Church of Philadelphia was eagerly praised by the Lord for their stand for the Lord. He encourages them that though they are little in strength they should continue to hold on to what they have. 

Pastor Shirk preaches a sermon on Lament from the story of the death of Stephen. 

Continuing our series through the book of Acts, we look at the establishment of the first deacons in the church of Jerusalem from Acts 6:1-8.

There are many in the world who would claim the name of Christian and yet have never accepted Christ as their savior by faith. Pastor Shirk preaches from Revelation 3 on the letter to the church of Sardis. 

Tolerance is generally a good thing, but is there a point when it becomes too much? Pastor Shirk preaches tonight from the letter to the church in Thyatira. 

Do you ever feel like something is missing in your relationship with God? Today we look at three signs of a vibrant relationship with God from Psalm 63. 

Continuing our series through the Seven Churches of Revelations, Pastor Shirk challenges us not to live with a foot in both worlds. 

Pastor Shirk lays out his goals for the church this next year and challenges us that if the work is of God, He will make it grow. 

A miracle was promised to two different people in the Christmas story but there responses are completely different. Luke makes a contrast between Zechariah and Mary in the first chapter of his gospel. 

How does the incarnation effect our lives today? Pastor Shirk tries to show how the author of Hebrews in Chapter 10 applies the doctrine to our lives. 

One of the greatest threats to biblical community is hypocrisy. Pastor Shirk shows how Luke has arranged Acts 4 and 5 in such a way to show the dangers of hypocrisy. 

The letter to the church of Smyrna shows us that when we suffer loss, persecution, and the constant weight on our shoulders, all we need is Christ. 

Pastor Shirk preaches on the path the early church took to see corporate revival in their midst from Act 4. 

Pastor Shirk challenges us to actively remember everything the Lord has done for us. 

From the first letter to the Ephesians in Revelations 2, Pastor Jason warns us against holding onto the forms of worship and standing for truth but losing our heart for God.